About Me...

I am a wife and mother of three kiddos, ages 23, 19, and 12. My husband is the love of my life, and we have been married for 26 years. We love the Lord and purpose to put Him at the center of our home and lives. We are a very active family who loves camping, vacationing, playing with our horses, and our Mustangs. We are very active in our church and enjoy serving with our church family. Health and fitness have been a part of our lives for many years. All three of our kiddos were born via c-section, so needless to say, my stomach has not been the same since my muscles were cut through...UNTIL I began doing my Beachbody workouts. I have been using their products for years, and my results have been amazing. I cannot say enough about the results that can be achieved if you are consistent with the workouts every day.

"What is easy to do is also easy not to do." To do or not to do is the question? Every day I make the choice to press play and complete my workout. I feel full of energy and a sense of accomplishment when my workout is done for the day. I am excited to be on this journey of fitness and hope to bring you along with me. I look forward to seeing all of your fitness, wellness, and life dreams come true. Join me in the journey!

I would love to coach you to your weight loss and fitness goals and help you transform your life! You just have to say, "YES!"

My Transformation:

I have always had an interest in my fitness, and have been going to the gym for many years either to walk or to take a class. The gym that we were members at was about 35 minutes from home so we would only go 1-2 times per week. I knew I should be working out more consistently than that so I began using Beachbody products to have daily workouts. There were so many to choose from and something was always coming out that I enjoyed...10 Minute Trainer, Hip Hop Abs, Brazil Butt Lift, Body Beast, T25, to 21 Day Fix. Each program proved to be challenging for me and allowed me to see results. The key to getting results was ME! I knew that I had to be consistent every day. I was tired of having a muffin top from my three c-sections. My daughter used to ask me why my stomach looked "that way"... the roll at the top of my scar. "Silly girl, it is because of you!" Well, enough was enough, I decided that I was going to work hard to get rid of my tummy. My results are below so you can see that our programs work if you work them...

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You can achieve your goals as well. If you are needing to lose weight or just want to tighten and tone, our programs will work for you. We have challenge groups in place to assist you with your fitness & wellness goals. If you are not sure what challenge groups are or how they work, that is ok. ...... Just go to https://www.facebook.com/kristicarringtonfitforlife or email me for more information at fitforlifebeachbody@yahoo.com. I am here to help you!

Preheat the oven to 375ºF. In a bowl, combine the turkey, 1 cup of the cheese, celery, cranberries, mayonnaise, mustard, and black pepper. Mix well. Set aside.

Unroll the 2 packages of crescent rolls. With the wide end of the triangles toward the center, arrange 8 triangles in a circle on a pizza pan/stone. Next, form an inner circle of dough by matching the wide ends of the remaining 8 triangles to the wide end of each outer triangle. Press the seams together with fingers.

Scoop the filling over the dough, around in a wreath shape.

Beginning with the last triangle placed in the center of pizza pan, bring the point of the triangle straight across the filling. Next, bring the point of the opposite outside triangle diagonally across the filling, covering the point of the previous triangle. Continue to overlap crescent triangles by tucking the points under the wreath.

Brush the top of the wreath with the egg white (it helps give it a glossy color and extra crispness), and bake 25 to 30 minutes or until golden brown.

Tuesday, December 13, 2016

“Early to bed and early to rise, makes a man healthy, wealthy, and wise.” Those words of wisdom from old Benny (Franklin, that is) make a lot of sense. Morning people pride themselves on being more productive, more successful, and more energized — and they sure act like they’ve got their stuff together (at least to us night owls).

Once you get into the healthy routine of waking up early in the morning to exercise, you may come to appreciate the quiet stillness of the day, and your first perfect cup of coffee. It’s supposedly a magical time of day when you can have a moment to yourself.

While the best time to exercise is still the time when you will work out consistently, there are other benefits to getting your sweat on early in the day, too.

So, don’t press that snooze button yet — just get up and get going.5 Great Reasons to Exercise in the MorningYou may end up being more productiveThere’s something to be said about checking the exercise box off on your to-do list first thing in the morning. Being up and exercising before most of the world awakens is a great feeling and is also very motivating. Afterwards, you’ll feel so clear and calm, and be set for a more successful day.You can earn more family timeWhile health is a top priority, and fitting in workout time is mandatory, family likely comes first. And it’s nice getting ready for the day without feeling like everything is in total crisis mode. If you can train yourself to work out before the sun rises, and before the kids (and the cats) wake up, you can spend more time with them, appreciatively, before you head to the office. Plus, after work hours, you can go right home instead of waiting on line for a crowded treadmill somewhere.You beat the boss to the officeThat’s right, get it all done before your co-workers even wake up. Ever had an unexpected deadline or a last-minute 4:30 p.m. meeting crop up to sabotage your evening exercise plans? Like always. Ever skipped a workout because you’re just too tired at the end of the day? For many, exercise is more likely to happen if you do it first thing.

You may feel less stressed and more ready for your dayWe all have anxious moments thinking about deadlines or maybe feeling overwhelmed during a long commute. A morning workout can take some of the edge off to help ease daily stress, and potentially lower your blood pressure, too. (Say good-bye, road rage!) Studies show that even just 10 minutes of exercise can provide psychological benefits, including lifting your mood.You can improve your mental focusWhat do you do after the a.m. workout? Shower, slam a healthy breakfast, and get to work, right? Perfect timing to kickstart your concentration and memory skills. Exercise (in general) has been shown to boost brain health, and morning exercise may also enhance job performance.

Tuesday, December 6, 2016

I’ve got a serious weak spot for crumble bars, in all forms. Whenever I treat myself to a fancy latte from the coffee shop, I can’t help but notice the fruit crumble bars that gleam behind the shiny glass display. They’re basically begging me to take one home! To be honest, sometimes I do. But most of the time I skip right over them, because pastries like these are notoriously packed with calories, fat, and processed sugar.

Thankfully, this cranberry crumble bars recipe is a healthier take on these mouthwatering treats. The base is made from oats* and raw almonds, which are processed into a fine meal with coconut sugar, and coconut oil replaces butter. The result is a much more wholesome pastry crust, that tastes truly indulgent.

The filling is made from chopped cranberries and orange, which is a match made in heaven (here’s a recipe for a shake that uses both). A sprinkling of coconut sugar takes the mixture from fairly tart to just right. A word of warning: cranberries (and their juice) are quite potent, so can stain quite easily if you’re not careful. I suggest wearing an apron and making sure you wash your hands and cutting board right after use. As long as you’re careful, you’ll be fine — just don’t wear your favorite white t-shirt to make this recipe!

The process for making these cranberry crumble bars would work just as well with other fruits, such as apples, blueberries, or even strawberries. I especially love the cranberry combination at this time of year, but feel free to experiment once you get the hang of it!

*This cranberry crumble recipe calls for gluten-free oats, but if you are not avoiding gluten, you can use regular rolled oats.

Wednesday, November 30, 2016

This super simple recipe takes ramen noodles out of the college dorm and transforms them into a nourishing bowl of soup that has impressively authentic flavor. Miso paste, soy sauce, and ginger give chicken broth a flavor makeover that tastes so good, you may want to sip it by itself! Here, we pour it over whole grain ramen noodles topped with fresh green veggies, shiitake mushrooms, a tasty carrot and garlic mixture, and chopped turkey breast. A hardboiled egg is the finishing touch.

In a large bowl, combine the turkey, chili powder, garlic powder, and cumin. Place 1/3 cup turkey mixture down the center of each tortilla. Roll up and place seam side down in two 13-in. x 9-in. baking dishes coated with cooking spray

In a large saucepan, whisk flour and broth until smooth. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes. Reduce heat; stir in greek yogurt and Monterey Jack cheese until melted.

Pour sauce over enchiladas; sprinkle with Mexican cheese blend.

Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 15-20 minutes or until bubbly. Top with tomatoes if desired. Yield: 12 servings.

Place turkey breast-side up on rack in roasting pan. Rub turkey with half of prepared dressing, including under the skin and inside the cavity. Reserve remaining dressing for basting.

Bake for 45 to 55 minutes or until skin is golden brown. Remove turkey from oven and cover breast with aluminum foil.

Return turkey to oven. Reduce heat to 350° F. Bake, brushing turkey with remaining dressing every hour, for an additional 2 to 2½ hours or until thermometer inserted in thickest part of thigh registers 165° F.

Transfer turkey to a large serving platter and cover with foil. Let turkey stand for 10 minutes before carving.